Adjustable silicone wrist band and kit

ABSTRACT

The invention comprises an assortment of apparatuses to magnetically tether a dental hygienist&#39;s hand to the utility tubes and hoses commonly found in a dental office. In a preferred embodiment, this consists of an adjustable silicone utility band containing a magnet which is worn by the hygienist. This tethers him or her to a utility hose or tube, which has a clasp that contains a reciprocal magnet. In other embodiments, the invention comprises rings or fingergrips which contain magnets that tether to the utility hose or tube via the magnetized clasp.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims benefit to U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationNo. 62/536,355, filed on Jul. 24, 2017, now expired, and also claimsbenefit to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/041,751, filed on Jul.21, 2018.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention

The present invention generally relates to adjustable silicone wristbands used for health and hygiene professionals to affix utility cordsto the practitioner's wrist or forearm. These utility cords includecables, hoses, tubing, and the like which are commonly attached toequipment utilized by health professionals, such as dentists,hygienists, and assistants. Although the present invention comprises anentire new category of adjustable silicone wrist bands, in a preferredembodiment, the adjustable silicone utility band incorporatesinterchangeable clasps.

2. Description of Related Art

Many health professionals regularly practice their art despite heavy andcumbersome cords and cables around them. For years, these healthprofessionals had no choice but to hold these cords and cables in placewhile simultaneously treating patients.

A microorganism filled aerosol can constantly be dispersed in the air bydental cleanings or any work being performed in the oral cavity. Beingclose to the oral cavity while working contaminates any object or bodynext to it and exposed to it.

Dental hygienists' gloved hands are in a patients mouth, finishing acleaning. Next the hygienist has to grab the clip placed on the tube ofthe handpiece, to perform a polishing. It now has to be physicallypushed by hand into the wristbands clip opening to use. Even if thegloves are changed the splatter and aerosol of the polishing wouldcontaminate it. Due to the contamination of the clips and wristbands,multiple wrist bands have to be bought so proper sterilization ordisinfection requirements can be completed. The clips are big,exaggerating the wrist band and making the wrist band bulky and heavy.

For instance, dental health hygienists would wrap the cavitron tubesaround their neck and secure it with their working hands. This causedgreat stress which made it difficult to focus one's attention on theperson being treated. Further, it fatigued the finger, hands, and thearms with which the practitioner needed to treat the patient.

One product on the market, the CordEze® management tool, attempts toalleviate these concerns and is described in U.S. Design Pat. D818,350to Dencek.

However, this design has many drawbacks. In particular, it has only oneclip present on the wristband. It is not adjustable and allows for onlyone position and angle of the cord. It does not allow for any movementor rotation of the cord clip.

Further, it is difficult to put on with one hand and takes a greatamount of time. The clip is too big and not adjustable for all sizecords. It cannot be turned on the wrist to adjust for the angle ofsecurement. The CordEze® is stiff, uncomfortable and one cannot use itfor either dental hoses or tubes, such as dental unit high speed or lowspeed handpieces.

Further, it is difficult to place the utility cord inside the CordEze®wrist band. It is also painful when pressed down when the cord ispushed. Further, the CordEze® wrist band is not a hands-free braceletand can get contaminated due to the constantly adjusting cord and alsowhen removing the cord from the wrist band.

Further, due to the CordEze®'s elongated clip, it holds a large portionof the utility cord down to the wrist forcing the cord slack inward,which both inconveniences and distracts the health professional.Further, due to the lack of adjustability in the clip size, cordsfrequently slide through the clip, which shortens the cord and causesmore pull. Taken together, these drawbacks require the practitioner toreadjust the cord every few minutes.

Further, CordEze® cannot function under a lab coat, warm up jacket, orany other long sleeve garment used to protect the arms and body fromharmful microorganisms.

Further, CordEze® can only be worn above or over the protective garmentswhere the band is exposed to the microorganisms. Attempting to wearcordeze under a medical glove is more difficult. It needs consideratemanipulation and pressure to maneuver the cord in the clip due to theglove blocking the clips entryway of the wrist band.

Further, CordEze® clips are large, bulky and have to be forced into thewrist band clip opening. This causes it to become contaminated. Theseclips can not be placed under any glove, lab coat or garment.

Further, CordEze® has a separate wrist band to accommodate the largerdiameter hoses. There is not an all in one wrist band for both cords,hoses and tubes.

Further, the CordEze® wristband does not allow pivoting. The clips arelocked in place and can not move. An entire separate CordEze® wrist bandis needed to achieve pivoting. The pivoting wristband is only used forhoses and does not include any small cords.

Finally, cleaning the CordEze® is difficult as one cannot reach insidethe clip and it is painful to the fingers while trying to clean.

The current invention alleviates many of these concerns over the priorart.

In fact, the present invention can accommodate all cords, cables, tubesand hoses on one wristband. Further, the present invention can eliminatethis sterilization process by being protected and worn under lab coats,jackets or any long sleeve garment and glove. Further, the presentinvention has pivoting with every magnetic clasp and with only the onewristband needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A means for magnetically tethering a hand to a dental utility cord,tube, or hose, comprising:

-   -   (a) an adjustable silicone wrist band, and    -   (b) a clasp containing a magnet base and a prong.

The adjustable silicone wrist band of [0020] wherein it has two magnets.

The clasp of [0020] wherein the prong is secured to a dental utilitycord.

The clasp of [0020] wherein the prong has a lumen diameter.

The clasp of [0023] wherein the lumen diameter is between 5-8 mm.

The clasp of [0024] wherein the prong is round-shaped.

The clasp of [0024] wherein the lumen diameter is between 7-8 mm.

The clasp of [0026] wherein the prong is U-shaped.

The clasp of [0023] wherein the lumen diameter is 15 mm.

A kit comprising:

-   -   (a) at least one adjustable silicone wrist band, and    -   (b) at least one clasp.

The kit of [0029] wherein the adjustable silicone wrist band has twomagnets.

The kit of [0029] wherein the clasp contains a magnet base and a prong.

The kit of [0031] wherein the prong has a lumen diameter.

The kit of [0032] wherein the lumen diameter is between 5-8 mm.

The kit of [0033] wherein the prong is round-shaped.

The kit of [0033] wherein the lumen diameter is between 7-8 mm.

The kit of [0035] wherein the prong is U-shaped.

The kit of [0032] wherein the lumen diameter is 15 mm.

The foregoing, and other features and advantages of the invention, willbe apparent from the following, more particular description of thepreferred embodiments of the invention and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts two perspectives of the adjustable silicone utility band.These include the dorsal perspective (FIG. 1A) and ventral perspective(FIG. 1B).

FIG. 2 depicts lateral perspectives of the adjustable silicone utilityband. These include a cross-sectional lateral perspective (FIG. 2A) andan external lateral perspective (FIG. 2B).

FIG. 3 depicts the two portions of a magnetic clasp. These include themagnetic rounded base (FIG. 3A) and the utility cord clasp (FIG. 3B).

FIG. 4 depicts a lateral perspective of an assembled magnetic claspencompassing both the magnetic rounded base and the utility cord claspwith a rounded prong.

FIG. 5 depicts a top perspective of an assembled magnetic claspencompassing both the magnetic rounded base and the utility cord claspwith a rounded prong.

FIG. 6 depicts a lateral perspective of an assembled magnetic claspencompassing both the magnetic rounded base and the utility cord claspwith a U-shaped prong.

FIG. 7 depicts a top perspective of an assembled magnetic claspencompassing both the magnetic rounded base and the utility cord claspwith a U-shaped prong.

FIG. 8 depicts a lateral perspective of four (FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D)assembled magnetic clasp encompassing both the magnetic rounded base andthe utility cord clasp with rounded prongs of various sizes.

FIG. 9 depicts an adjustable silicone utility band with a fullyassembled magnetic clasp and each of the two magnet positions of theutility band.

FIG. 10 depicts a dental hygienist operator using the invention with ajacket and gloved hand. The utility band is tethered to the utility“hose” through the “jacket sleeve” and glove by the magnet clasp.

FIG. 11 depicts a dental hygienist operator using the invention with anopen hand. The utility band is tethered to the utility cord by themagnetic clasp.

FIG. 12 depicts a dental hygienist operator using the invention with anopen hand. The utility band is tethered to the utility hose by themagnetic clasp.

FIG. 13 depicts a dental hygienist operator using the invention in bothgloved hands. As displayed with the operator's left wrist, the utilityband is tethered to a utility hose through the glove by the magneticclasp. As displayed with the operator's right wrist, the utility band istethered to a utility cord through the glove by a magnetic clasp.

FIG. 14 depicts a front view (FIG. 14A) and a lateral view (FIG. 14B) ofa magnetic silicone ring.

FIG. 15 depicts a lateral view (FIG. 15A) and a front view (FIG. 15B) ofa magnetic silicone finger hold.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is securements for health and hygieneprofessionals to affix utility cords to the practitioner's hand, wrist,or forearm via adjustable silicone wristbands, rings, or fingerholds.

These utility cords include cables, hoses, tubing, and the like whichare commonly attached to equipment utilized by health professionals,such as dentists, hygienists, and assistants.

Adiustable Silicone Wristband

In one embodiment, the invention utilizes an adjustable silicone utilitywristband which magnetically tethers to the clasps described herein.

The wristband is made of silicone. The wristband is 9½ inches long and ¾inches wide. The wristband is “one size fits all” and ranges and canaccommodate wrists between 5¾ inches to 8½ inches in circumference.

In one embodiment, the utility band encases 2 cylinder shaped magnetsthat are half inch by 3/16 inches in size. In a preferred embodiment,the magnets have a pull force of approximately 11.4 pounds.

Reference is made to FIG. 1, which depicts two perspectives of theadjustable silicone utility band. These include the dorsal perspective(FIG. 1A) and ventral perspective (FIG. 1B).

Reference is made to FIG. 2, which depicts lateral perspectives of theadjustable silicone utility band. These include a cross-sectionallateral perspective (FIG. 2A) and an external lateral perspective (FIG.2B).

As indicated in these figures, (1) is the first magnetic position on theadjustable silicone utility wristband, (2) is the second magneticposition on the adjustable silicone utility wristband, (3A) are a seriesof small rectangular boxes (i.e., buttons) raised on the adjustablesilicone utility wristband, while (3B) is the button end of theadjustable silicone utility wristband, and (4A) are small rectangularbox receptors (i.e., pockets) on the adjustable silicone utilitywristband, while (4B) is the pocket end of the adjustable siliconeutility wristband.

In one embodiment, there is a distance of 3¾ inches from (2) the secondmagnetic position to (3B) the button end of the wristband and a distanceof 3¼ inches from (1) the first magnetic position magnet to (4B) thepocket end of the wristband. In a preferred embodiment, the distancebetween (1) the first magnetic position and (2) the second magneticposition is 1.339 inches.

On the ventral surface of the wristband there are nine pocket openings(4A), rectangular in shape. These pockets are 4 mm deep with aseparation of 3.5 mm between each pocket. This is a part of the closureof the wristband.

At the dorsal surface of the wristband there are three raisedrectangular buttons (3A). They are raised 4 mm high to fit tightly intothe pockets (4A) present on the ventral surface. These two ends willcome together and form the closure of the wristband.

In one embodiment, the pockets (4A) and buttons (3A) have a unique shapeto keep it tightly closed. In a preferred embodiment, the base of thebuttons (3A) are thinner and the top of the buttons (3A) are wider. Thepockets (4A) are wider at the bottom of the pocket and thinner at thetop of the pockets (4A). This will fit like a mold and hold thewristband securely together.

The wristband can be worn and used in multiple ways to accommodatedifferent weights of cords and hoses and tubes. The wristband can beworn in multiple ways to accommodate all cords, hoses and tubes withdifferent sizes and different weights.

In a preferred embodiment, the wristband is worn so that one of the thetwo magnetic positions (1) and (2) is on top to the wrist and while theother embedded magnet is on the outer most lateral side of the wrist.The wristband can be worn in such a manner for either the right or leftwrist, and for either right or left handed people.

In another embodiment, it can be worn in reverse. This will put one ofthe two magnetic positions (1) and (2) bottom of the wrist and the othermagnet on the outer most lateral of the wrist. Basically the lateralmagnet stays lateral and the wristband pivots on this point. By pivotingthe wristband around at the lateral magnet, it turns and the top magnetgets switched to be the bottom magnet. The closure also gets switchedfrom being on the bottom of the wrist to being at the top of the wrist.

The wristbands two magnetic positions (1) and (2) are located inspecific sites on the wristband. Therefore each individual magneticposition will hold its proper cord, hose or tube to alleviate themaximum stress, pull and weight of all cords, hoses and tubes by usingthem accordingly.

The wristband has a great benefit of being worn under lab coats, jacketsand gloves and still have full function and strong magnetic connectionto all the clasps.

The wristband is also protected and free from contamination worn underlab coats and jacket or gloves.

In a preferred embodiment, there are four magnetic clasps for the dentalhygienic cords. These have round-shaped prongs as indicated in FIG. 8.These clasps have a lumen diameter of approximately 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm and8 mm. In addition there is one magnetic clasp for the dental hygienicand dental assistant largest hose. This has a round-shaped prong asindicated in FIGS. 4 and 5. This clasp has a lumen diameter of 15 mm.

In a preferred embodiment, there are two magnetic clasps used for thedental hygienic hoses. These have U-shaped prongs as indicated in FIGS.6 and 7. In one embodiment, the lumen diameter of the prong isapproximately 7 mm wide while the total width of the same prong isapproximately 13 mm. In another embodiment, the lumen of the prong is 8mm while the total width of the prong is 13 mm.

One of the main machines with a cord used by a hygienist is theultrasonic scaler. These machines mostly have long and very heavy cords.This cord has to be worn at the top magnet for best results. It relievesthe pull and weight of the cord dramatically if not completely.

The low speed handpiece is another tool mainly used by a hygienist. Thelow speed handpiece is attached to the dental tray. These low speedhandpiece hoses are to be worn at the outermost lateral magnet on thewristband. It naturally falls better in this position and the hose tendsto be more rigid or heavier than the ultrasonic cords. This placementwill relieve the pull and weight of the cord dramatically if notcompletely.

Another tube or hose used by a hygienist is a piezoelectric cavitronmachine which uses a cord. This will be attached at the top centermagnet of the wristband to relieve the pull and weight dramatically ifnot completely.

Another tool used is the high speed handpiece mostly used by thedentist. This has a hose just like the low speed hand piece and will beattached to the lateral magnet. This placement will relieve the pull andweight dramatically if not completely.

The wristband worn in reverse will allow magnet to be placed at thebottom of wrist. This is to hold the high-volume evacuation hoses suchas the hygienist HVE hose or high speed suction hose. These will attachto the bottom magnet on the wrist. Hygienists' simultaneously use boththe HVE hose in the left hand to suction and the Ultrasonic cord in theright hand, respectively to perform a prophy (hygiene cleaning).

This wristband will also be used by dental assistants for the high speedsuction in the same manner. This hose will be worn at the bottom of thewrist which relieves the pull/weight dramatically if not completely fromthis heavy hose.

One benefit of this magnetic wrist brand is that it is allows a“hands-free” control of the cords or hoses via the clasps describedabove.

As a dental hygienist would understand, the cord magnet is used for suchmachines as the ultrasonic machine (either magnetostrictive orpiezoelectric), Air polisher's, irrigators or any other machines withcords or cables. These cords are flexible and are between 5 mm to 8 mmin diameter.

In a preferred embodiment, the cord or cable magnet is located at thetop of the wrist and approximately in the center of the band. It employsan 11 to 12 pound magnet to secure the connection between wristband andinterchangeable magnetic clasps already attached to the cord or cableand ready to connect to the center magnet of the wristband. This canalso connect to the side magnet of the wristband depending on the dentalhygienist choice.

In a preferred embodiment, the hose magnet is located at the outer sideof the wristband. The hose or tubing of the dental unit handpieces arelarger and approximately 13 mm in diameter with more of a U-shape.Compared to cords or cables, the hoses or tubing or less are flexibleand heavier.

It is envisioned that these magnets must have a magnetic pull between11-12 pounds to ensure they stay connected during use. They will connecttogether by the pull of both magnets, the wristband magnet and the claspmagnet on the hose.

Interchangeable Magnetic Clasps

The invention utilizes interchangeable magnetic clasps.

Each clasp is made of a durable plastic surrounded by silicone. Eachclasp is secured to a magnet. These clasps are open on one side to placeand hold hoses, tubings, cords or cables, or the like commonly found indentist offices.

The clasps maybe either U-shaped or round-shaped.

In one embodiment, the clasp has a magnet permanently attached to itsventral side, making it one piece. In a preferred embodiment, the magnetis fully embedded under the same silicone as the clasp.

The magnet secured to the clasp is cylindrically shaped.

The clasps can vary in their size circumference to properly fit thehoses, tubing, cords, and cables.

Reference is made to FIG. 3, which depicts the two portions of amagnetic clasp. These include the magnetic rounded base cap (FIG. 3A)and the utility cord clasp (FIG. 3B). The pictures depict a (5) roundedbase for the utility cord clasp, a (6) pocket in the base to contain thecylindrical magnet, a (7) rounded insert for the magnetic rounded base,and a (8) portion of utility cord clasp which secures to the utilitycord.

Reference is made to FIG. 4, which depicts a lateral perspective of anassembled magnetic clasp encompassing both the magnetic rounded base andthe utility cord clasp with a rounded prong. Reference is also made toFIG. 5, which depicts a top perspective of an assembled magnetic claspencompassing both the magnetic rounded base and the utility cord claspwith a rounded prong. These pictures depict a (9) magnetic base of thefully assembled magnetic clasp and a (10) utility cord clasp with arounded prong.

Reference is made to FIG. 6, which depicts a lateral perspective of anassembled magnetic clasp encompassing both the magnetic rounded base andthe utility cord clasp with a U-shaped prong. Reference is also made toFIG. 7, which depicts a top perspective of an assembled magnetic claspencompassing both the magnetic rounded base and the utility cord claspwith a U-shaped prong. The pictures depict a (11) magnetic base of thefully assembled magnetic clasp and a (12) utility cord clasp with aU-shaped prong.

Reference is made to FIG. 8, which depicts a lateral perspective of four(FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D) assembled magnetic clasp encompassing boththe (9) magnetic rounded base and the (10) utility cord clasp withrounded prongs of various sizes.

The hose or tubing of the dental unit handpieces are larger in size andapproximately 7 mm by 13 mm and 8 mm by 13 mm in diameter and cannot beheld at the top of the wrist for connection to wristband.

The high-speed suction used by the dental assistants has an even largertube approximately 15 mm in diameter. In this instance the wristband maybe moved up to the forearm due to this particular tube being lessflexible.

In a preferred embodiment, the clasp size fits the precise hose, tubing,cord, or cable which the dental hygienist is employing at a particularmoment.

There are four clasp for the dental hygienic cords. They areapproximately 5 mm in diameter, 6 mm in diameter, 7 mm in diameter and 8mm in diameter.

In a preferred embodiment, the clasps are tightly secured to theirrespective hoses, tubing, cords, or cables.

In a preferred embodiment, the clasps will be placed on the hoses,tubing, cords or cables and will stay on these items and be ready toconnect. It will be pre-adjusted by the clinician for the best area onhoses or cords to clasp on for the best drag relief/weight relief. Theywill have a clasp that will grab on the hoses or cables permanently andwill then just be brought to the wrist band and snap togethermagnetically. The clinician can easily switch from cord to a hose orvice versa because the connectors are already in place. They can bereadjusted or removed at any time. This makes it a hands-free wristband.The clinician won't have to touch the cord or hose at any time. It justhas to connect by placing the wristband next to the clasp magnet.

The cap base portion of the interchangeable magnetic clasps isapproximately 16 mm wide and 9 mm in height. The cap base is the samedimensions for every magnetic clasp of the invention.

The prong walls of the interchangeable magnetic clasps are approximately3 mm thick and 10.5 mm wide. The prong diameters differ for the varioussizes of this invention.

Reference is made to FIG. 9, which depicts an adjustable siliconeutility band with a fully assembled magnetic clasp and each of the twomagnet positions of the utility band. This figure illustrates a (13)magnetic clasp secured to the first magnetic position on the utilitywristband, a (14) magnetic clasp secured to the second magnetic positionon the utility wristband, and (15) small rectangular boxes raised on theutility wristband secured within the small rectangular box receptors onthe utility wristband

Reference is made to FIG. 10, which depicts a dental hygienist operatorusing the invention with a gloved hand. The utility band is tethered tothe utility cord through the glove by the magnetic clasp. It depicts an(16) operator's hand in a glove, a (17) utility hose, an (18) operator'stool secured to the utility hose, and a (19) utility hose secured to theoperator's hand through the glove via the magnetic attachments of theinvention.

Reference is made to FIG. 11, which depicts a dental hygienist operatorusing the invention with an open hand. The utility band is tethered tothe utility cord by the magnetic clasp. It depicts a (20) utility cord,an (21) operator's hand, an (22) operator's tool secured to the utilitycord, and a (23) utility cord secured to the operator's hand via themagnetic attachments of the invention.

Reference is made to FIG. 12, which depicts a dental hygienist operatorusing the invention with an open hand. The utility band is tethered tothe utility hose by the magnetic clasp. It depicts a (24) utility hose,an (25) operator's hand, an (26) operator's tool secured to the utilityhose, and a (27) utility hose secured to the operator's hand via themagnetic attachments of the invention.

Reference is made to FIG. 13, which depicts a dental hygienist operatorusing the invention in both gloved hands. As displayed with theoperator's left wrist, the utility band is tethered to a utility hosethrough the glove by the magnetic clasp. As displayed with theoperator's right wrist, the utility band is tethered to a utility cordthrough the glove by a magnetic clasp. It depicts an (16) operator'shand in a glove, a (17) utility cord, an (18) operator's tool secured tothe utility cord, and a (19) utility cord secured to the operator's handthrough the glove via the magnetic attachments of the invention. Itdepicts a (24) utility hose, an (25) operator's hand, an (26) operator'stool secured to the utility hose, and a (27) utility hose secured to theoperator's hand via the magnetic attachments of the invention.

Magnetic Silicone Rings

In one embodiment, the invention utilizes a ring with a magnet encasedwithin. The ring is made with a durable plastic and covered in silicone.

The ring will be similarly made to the 15 mm magnetic clasp. The ringwill have a cap where the magnet is placed inside and a clasp bottomthat will bond together to the cap. It will be the same size cap, 9mm×16 mm, and the same size cylindrical/discus magnet, ½ inch× 3/16 ofan inch, just as all of the other magnetic clasps contain. The magnet isthe same amount of pull force as well, approximately 11.4 lbs of pullforce. There will be a smooth surface on all surfaces of the ringwithout embossments, like ripples or teeth present.

The magnetic ring comes in multiple sizes. Ring sizes can range from 5½to 9. The ring can be worn on any of the fingers.

The magnetic ring will relieve the pull/weight of the cords, cables,hoses and tubings dramatically if not completely.

The magnetic ring will connect the cords, cables, hoses and tubings viathe magnetic clasps.

The magnetic ring will connect “hands free” as well.

Reference is made to FIG. 14, which depicts a front view (FIG. 14A) anda lateral view (FIG. 14B) of a magnetic silicone ring. Specifically, itdepicts a (28) portion of the ring that encircles the operator's fingerand a (29) silicone-encased magnet.

Finger Grip

In one embodiment, the invention utilizes finger grips with magnetsembedded within.

The finger grip is to be held between the fingers. It's is made of adurable plastic and surrounded by silicone. It has a ½ inch× 3/16 of aninch cylindrical/discus magnet, approximately 11.4 lbs, embedded underthe top portion of the finger grip.

The top portion has a magnet and also provides an opening to hold gauze.The opening has evenly raised areas of silicone teeth to hold the gauzebetter. The lower portion is the part to be held between the fingers.The thinner part slides between the fingers and the wider part preventsit from twisting or turning keeping it in place.

The idea is to keep it in the working hand for attaching the cords,cables, hoses or tubes to it and then switching it to the other hand touse it for the gauze hold during the hand instrumentation or scaling.

When scaling we put the calcareous deposits in a gauze usually heldbetween the fingers. This could be dangerous using a sharp scaler toswipe the deposits off on the fingers. This will replace that by holdingthe gauze in the opening of the finger grip and swiping it there.

In another embodiment the opening is deeper and more of a pocket that isnot open through to the sides.

Reference is made to FIG. 15, which depicts a lateral view (FIG. 15A)and a front view (FIG. 15B) of a magnetic silicone finger hold. Itdepicts a (30) portion of the finger-hold which is held by theoperator's finger, a (31) cavity to hold gauze, several (32) teethwithin the cavity to hold gauze, and a (33) silicone enclosed magnet.

Kit

The invention also comprises a kit of the components of the adjustablesilicone utility band and the clasps described above.

The kits can be selected from the group of items described above.

All components of the invention can be disinfected with OSHA compliantdisinfectants which include virucidal, fungicidal, bactericidal andtuberculocidal effects for proper infection control. The sealed siliconecomponents will allow to disinfect properly. They can be wiped down andsprayed for the recommended amount of kill time that each individualdisinfectant spray has.

The foregoing description comprises illustrative embodiments of thepresent invention.

As will be appreciated, the foregoing objects and examples are exemplaryand embodiments need not meet all or any of the foregoing objects, andneed not include all or any of the exemplary features described herein.Additional aspects and embodiments within the scope of the claims willbe devised by those having skill in the art based on the teachings setforth herein.

While the invention has been described in connection with what areconsidered to be exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that theinvention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on thecontrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalentarrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appendedclaims.

I claim:
 1. A means for magnetically tethering a hand to a dentalutility cord, tube, or hose, comprising: (a) an adjustable siliconewrist band, and (b) a clasp containing a magnet base and a prong.
 2. Theadjustable silicone wrist band of claim 1 wherein it has two magnets. 3.The clasp of claim 1 wherein the prong is secured to a dental utilitycord.
 4. The clasp of claim 1 wherein the prong has a lumen diameter. 5.The clasp of claim 4 wherein the lumen diameter is between 5-8 mm. 6.The clasp of claim 5 wherein the prong is round-shaped.
 7. The clasp ofclaim 5 wherein the lumen diameter is between 7-8 mm.
 8. The clasp ofclaim 7 wherein the prong is U-shaped.
 9. The clasp of claim 4 whereinthe prong has a lumen diameter of 15 mm.
 10. A kit comprising: (a) atleast one adjustable silicone wrist band, and (b) at least one clasp.11. The kit of claim 10 wherein the adjustable wrist band contains twomagnets.
 12. The kit of claim 10 wherein the clasp contains a magnetbase and a prong.
 13. The kit of claim 12 wherein the prong has a lumendiameter.
 14. The kit of claim 13 wherein lumen diameter is between 5-8mm.
 15. The kit of claim 14 wherein the prong is round-shaped.
 16. Thekit of claim 14 wherein the lumen diameter is between 7-8.
 17. The kitof claim 16 wherein the prong is U-shaped.
 18. The kit of claim 13wherein the lumen diameter is 15 mm.